Laptop Specifications

Most business courses use technology in and out of the classroom. Any student who is serious about a career in business needs to use the technology tools used in business today.

Though the Fox School does not have a formal computer requirement, we strongly recommend that students purchase laptops while at Fox. Students with laptops can use wired and wireless connections in several classrooms and labs, and in “Wireless Zones” around the Fox School and at locations throughout campus. The Temple University Help Desk supports Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Vista and Macintosh Laptops as well as Windows 7.

 

Our Minimum recommended system requirements for laptop purchases:

Windows 7 Laptops  NEW

 

If you want to run Windows 7 on your PC, here’s what it takes:

  • 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
  • 2 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
  • 16 GB available hard disk space
  • DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

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Additional requirements to use certain features:

  • Internet access (fees may apply)
  • Depending on resolution, video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics hardware
  • Some games and programs might require a graphics card compatible with DirectX 10 or higher for optimal performance
  • For some Windows Media Center functionality a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required
  • Windows Touch and Tablet PCs require specific hardware
  • HomeGroup requires a network and PCs running Windows 7
  • DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive
  • BitLocker requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2
  • BitLocker To Go requires a USB flash drive
  • Windows XP Mode requires an additional 1 GB of RAM, an additional 15 GB of available hard disk space, and a processor capable of hardware virtualization with Intel VT or AMD-V turned on
  • Music and sound require audio output

Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require advanced or additional hardware.

 

VISTA-based Laptops

OS: Vista Home Premium / Business / Ultimate

  • 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
  • 12.1-15” LCD screen
  • 2 GB of system memory or larger
  • 60 GB hard drive with at least 20 GB of available space
  • DVD-ROM drive/CD-RW Drive
  • At least 2 USB 2.0 ports
  • 10/100 network card
  • 802.11ABG wireless card
  • Audio Output
  • 3 year warranty, parts and labor (e.g., http://www.safeware.com)
  • Operating System: Windows Vista (Premium / Business / Ultimate)
  • Software: Office 2007 Professional (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
  • Symantec Antivirus *
  • Additional Requirements

Actual requirements and product functionality may vary based on your system configuration. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features and edition of Windows Vista will run on your computer.

While all editions of Windows Vista can support multiple core CPUs, only Windows Vista Business, Ultimate, and Enterprise can support dual processors.

* Symantec Antivirus is required for students who reside in Temple Residence Halls and is available to them at no charge. See Temple Information Security for more information.

XP-based Laptops

  • Intel Pentium M processor or better
  • 12.1-15” LCD screen
  • 1GB of RAM or larger
  • 40 GB hard drive or larger
  • DVD-ROM drive/CD-RW Drive
  • At least 2 USB 2.0 ports
  • 10/100 network card
  • 802.11 ABG wireless card
  • Audio Output
  • 3 year warranty, parts and labor (e.g., http://www.safeware.com)
  • Operating System: Windows XP Professional 2 (Vista recommended system requirements below)
  • Software: Office 2007 Professional (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
  • Symantec Antivirus *

* Symantec Antivirus is required for students who reside in Temple Residence Halls and is available to them at no charge. See Temple Information Security for more information.

Estimated Cost: $700 $1100

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